“Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” –Deuteronomy 15:10 (NIV)

Salissou’s Story

Salissou is 11 and lives in Niger, West Africa. He loves his little sister, Rashida, and wants to cry when she cries, because she is hungry. She is malnourished.

Last year in Niger, there was too little rain for crops to grow, and locusts ate what little did grow. A bad harvest means there isn’t enough food, and when there isn’t enough food, children like Rashida become malnourished.

In Niger, one out of every four children die before the age of 5 because of malnutrition.

But World Vision is working in Niger, bringing hope and nourishment to hungry children. Watch the video to hear Salissou’s story:

“His future isn’t decided…we can do something.”

Malnutrition is dangerous, and children die from it every day, but it isn’t too late. There is still a narrow window within which we can reverse the effects of hunger. That’s what World Vision is working to do. You can help.

At the top: Salissou carrying his sister Rashida. (Photo: World Vision)